Taiki Hirato
based on the 2026 season · updated 19 Oct 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Shimizu S-pulse.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 Leagueat Kyoto Sanga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.7 |
Scout report
T. Hirato is a 29-year-old central midfielder at Shimizu S-pulse, rated 25 overall by Field Insider's model. An experienced operator, he has been a fringe squad member this season (10.2% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Hirato.
On the season, Hirato graded 0 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 28 → 0). Over the 4 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2025/26.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 25. At 29 Hirato is in his prime years, and a market index of 3.8 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Hirato is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Shimizu S-pulse finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side
0 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume across 4 appearances.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 10.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
Rated 25 overall — below regular-starter level. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (0 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
